HEIGHT, WEIGHT & FORTY TIMES

Over the course of the past several months much is said and written about the computer numbers of prospects in the draft. You'll see several differences in these numbers from different sources. We try and be as accurate as possible and give these numbers based on the playing height, weight and speed during each players last collegiate season, not some pumped up artificial number.

There is forty speed and playing speed, playing weight and workout weight. The weeks and months leading to the draft is filled with prospects working hard to specifically add bulk, become stronger or get their forty time down. In reality many of these prospects cannot maintain this weight during the grind of a long season or do not play to the listed stopwatch speed; running backs don't run in a straight-line (which is how the forty yard dash is recorded), the bodies of both offensive and defensive linemen break down and cannot maintain the added bulk or, if they do, they will lose a good amount of quickness and speed.

Where pertinent in the players bio we spoke of either how they performed in recent individual or combine workouts to give you an idea of what direction they are headed.

Player Display Name:

Nate Phillips

Wide receiver

School:
Arizona |
Conference:
PAC 12

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
5-6.5 / 176|
40:
4.50 |
DRAFT YR:2017

Rankings

Grade

3.12

Projected Round

FA

Bio:

Four-year starter who caught 33 passes for 414 yards and two touchdowns in 2016, earning Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 honors. Made 44 receptions for 564 yards and four scores as junior. Played nine games in 2014 before a foot injury ended his season with 25 catches for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Set career highs across the board as a freshman with 51 receptions for 696 yards and seven touchdowns, getting named Honorable Mention All-Pac-12.

Pos:

Small but tough receiver who also lends a hand as a return specialist. Comes over the middle, adjusts to the errant throw and extends to make the reception away from his frame. Uses the sidelines well, shows a burst of speed and gets vertical then competes to come away with the difficult catch. Displays relatively strong hands and the ability to pull the ball from the air. Lays out or extends for the tough grab and makes a number of difficult receptions.

Neg:

One-speed receiver who lacks a burst. Has size limitations and loses out in battles.

Analysis:

Phillips was a solid receiver on the college level but has size limitations. His return skills will ultimately decide whether or not he makes a Sunday roster.

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